Explore the Family Name Quesnel
The meaning of Quesnel
French: topographic name derived from Norman, Picard quesne ‘oak tree’, or a habitational name from (Le) Quesnel, the name of several places in the north of France, named from the same word. Compare Canell and Quesnell. History: Olivier Quesnel from Bayeux in Calvados, France, married Catherine Prudhomme (Louis and Roberte Gadois) in Montreal, QC, in 1680. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Aime, Alcide, Yves, Aurel, Aurele, Euclide, Jacques, Josee, Marcel.
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How common is the last name Quesnel in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Quesnel had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 29,390th, and by the end of the decade, it fell to the 30,303rd position, marking a change of -3.11%. Contrarily, the count of people with this surname increased by 1.85%, from 758 in 2000 to 772 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100k people dropped by -7.14%, indicating that while the number of people with this surname grew, its prevalence among the population declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,390 | #30,303 | -3.11% |
| Count | 758 | 772 | 1.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Quesnel
The ethnic identity associated with the last name Quesnel also experienced some shifts during this period. The Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of people with this surname identify as White, although this group decreased slightly from 95.91% in 2000 to 94.56% in 2010. There was no recorded presence of Asian/Pacific Islander individuals in 2000, but they represented 0.65% in 2010. Individuals identifying themselves as part of two or more races decreased from 1.85% to 1.55%. The most notable change occurred within the Hispanic group, which saw a significant increase from 1.45% to 2.85%. Data regarding Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native populations were either suppressed for privacy or remained at 0 during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 94.56% | -1.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.45% | 2.85% | 96.55% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.55% | -16.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |